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Health Management Degree
Job opportunities in health systems management are expected to grow by 36 percent over the next ten years. Responding to the intense demand for education in healthcare IT, the online Master of Science Health Systems Management (MS HSM) degree from American Sentinel University is designed for professionals seeking the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and manage information systems resources in healthcare enterprises.
A national plan to create universal electronic medical records by 2015 includes a strategy to increase the use of healthcare information technology (IT) and to create national standards to digitize, store and share healthcare information electronically. This initiative increases the need for trained individuals to manage complex IT systems in the hospital environment.
The MS Health Systems Management student will acquire critical skills in healthcare informatics needed to analyze information, design solutions, and manage information storage, transfer, and retrieval in healthcare environments.
Program Objectives
Graduates from the Master of Science Health Systems Management program will be able to:- Utilize information systems tools, techniques, and methodologies applicable to healthcare systems.
- Manage healthcare information systems development projects that meet health administration needs.
- Lead teams in the assessment and implementation of healthcare technologies.
- Develop reporting and support capabilities for healthcare decisions.
- Ensure information policy and strategy is consistent with the clinical, ethical, legal, regulatory, and financial requirements of healthcare institutions.
- Evaluate all aspects of the healthcare environment and integrate strategic thinking into the operations of the organization.
"American Sentinel is preparing health services students to take advantage of the growth in information management - an evolving field where jobs and careers that did not exist two years ago are emerging. As an example, patient rights and HIPPA regulations demand greater systems security supported by more sophisticated technologies." Dr. Richard W. Oliver, CEO, American Sentinel University
Delivery Method: Structured Interactive Learning
Course Enrollments: Courses are open for enrollment once a month
